Aphetic — may refer to: * Aphesis, a term in phonetics * Aphetic place, a term in astrology … Wikipedia
Benefic planet — In astrology, a benefic planet, or simply benefic, is considered to be very positive influence. Traditionally, Jupiter is considered to be the greater benefic, while Venus has been assigned the position of the lesser benefic. The Sun, Moon and… … Wikipedia
cess — I. /sɛs/ (say ses) noun (in parts of Britain) 1. a tax or levy. –verb (t) 2. to assess for taxation. {aphetic variant of obsolete noun use of assess (verb) II. /sɛs/ (say ses) noun Irish luck: bad cess to you! {? aphetic variant of …
back — I. /bæk / (say bak) noun 1. the hinder part of the human body, extending from the neck to the end of the spine. 2. the part of the body of animals corresponding to the human back. 3. the rear portion of any part or organ of the body: the back of… …
down — I. /daʊn / (say down) adverb 1. from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; into or in a lower position or condition. 2. on or to the ground. 3. to a point of submission, inactivity, etc. 4. to or in a position spoken of as lower, as… …
pose — I. /poʊz / (say pohz) verb (posed, posing) –verb (i) 1. to affect a particular character as with a view to the impression made on others. 2. to present oneself before others: to pose as a judge of literature. 3. to assume or hold a position or… …
To have at vantage — Vantage Van tage (v[.a]n t[asl]j; 48), n. [Aphetic form of OE. avantage, fr. F. avantage. See {Advantage}.] [1913 Webster] 1. superior or more favorable situation or opportunity; gain; profit; advantage. [R.] [1913 Webster] O happy vantage of a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Vantage — Van tage (v[.a]n t[asl]j; 48), n. [Aphetic form of OE. avantage, fr. F. avantage. See {Advantage}.] [1913 Webster] 1. superior or more favorable situation or opportunity; gain; profit; advantage. [R.] [1913 Webster] O happy vantage of a kneeling… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Vantage ground — Vantage Van tage (v[.a]n t[asl]j; 48), n. [Aphetic form of OE. avantage, fr. F. avantage. See {Advantage}.] [1913 Webster] 1. superior or more favorable situation or opportunity; gain; profit; advantage. [R.] [1913 Webster] O happy vantage of a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
down — {{11}}down (adv.) late O.E. aphetic form of O.E. ofdune downwards, from dune from the hill, dative of dun hill (see DOWN (Cf. down) (n.2)). A sense development peculiar to English. Used as a preposition since c.1500. Sense of depressed mentally… … Etymology dictionary
